- Middle East
UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the recent escalation of violence in Syria, his spokesman said. Guterres is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence across…
- India
India’s power consumption up 5 per cent in Nov
New Delhi: India’s power consumption increased by 5.14 per cent to 125.44 billion units in November this year from 119.30 billion units in the same month last year, according to official figures.…
- Business
Adani Group on solid financial footing despite US-related developments: Bernstein
New Delhi: The US-headquartered financial research major Bernstein has published a report on Adani Group companies, stating that the Group is currently in a much stronger position than it was during the…
- India
Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert issued for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu
Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, predicting heavy rain of up to 11 cm in interior and Western Ghat…
- India
CM Nitish Kumar likely to take key decisions in cabinet meeting today
Patna: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called for a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to take important decisions. The cabinet meeting was rescheduled to 12:05 p.m., which is generating significant anticipation. Originally set…
- Bollywood
On Priyanka, Nick’s wedding anniversary, daughter Malti gets a ‘special treat’
Mumbai: As Indian actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrate six years of marital bliss, their daughter Malti Marie got a “special treat” on the happy occasion. Priyanka took to Instagram on…
- India
After govt-Oppn reach consensus, both Houses set to resume sessions today
New Delhi: After a week-long standoff between the government and the Opposition ended in an agreement, both Houses of Parliament will resume functioning in the ongoing Winter Session on Tuesday. The floor…
- Middle East
Israeli PM accuses Hezbollah of violating ceasefire, vows strong response
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire agreement and vowed a “forceful response” after the group launched two mortars near the border. In a statement, Netanyahu…
- World
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release hostages
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas that the hostages taken by it be released from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there will be…
- World
Pakistani PM to visit Saudi Arabia to attend One Water Summit
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia on December 3-4 to attend the One Water Summit, the Foreign Ministry said. The summit, a joint initiative…
- Chennai
Cyclone Fengal: Stalin requests PM Modi to sanction Rs 2000 cr interim relief
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a release of Rs 2000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Funds (NDRF) as an interim relief…
- News
Prakash Ambedkar: VBA to launch ‘anti-EVM campaign’ from Tuesday
Mumbai: The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) will launch a state-wide, fortnight-long campaign opposing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and demanding a return to ballot paper polling, a top party leader said here on…
- Andhra Pradesh
Ram Gopal gets temporary respite from Andhra HC in derogatory posts case
Amaravati: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma received some relief in the cases booked against him for alleged derogatory social media posts against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan…
- Chennai
Cyclone Fengal: Army continues efforts to evacuate stranded people
Chennai: The rescue and relief operations of the Indian Army are continuing unabated even after nightfall in Puducherry and Chennai, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal. The Southern Command of the…
- India
Raj Kundra skips ED hearing, summoned again on Wednesday
Mumbai: Businessman Raj Kundra skipped a hearing of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday and has now been summoned afresh on Wednesday, sources said. Kundra – husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty…
